Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Flournoy Health Systems; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Part-Time LPN to provide care to pediatric patients at home. This role includes supervisory visits, medication administration, and working with families to ensure patient comfort. Candidates must hold a valid LPN license in Georgia and have experience with medically fragile children. A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in families' lives is available with a competitive salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered Nursing license to practice in Georgia.
• Must have experience caring for medically fragile individuals.
• Experience in home health and pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervisory visits and education in patients' homes.
• Re-evaluate patients' skilled nursing and PSS needs.
• Work autonomously with minimal assistance.
• Make decisions based on established policies.
• Prepare clinical progress notes.
• Inform RN and family of patient's condition changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Patient confidentiality

Critical decision-making

Patient care

Teaching families

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Georgia

Current BLS Certification

Current Driver’s License

Current TB Screening

Job description

About Primecare Home Care

Primecare Home Care services is committed to delivering the highest quality care with integrity, passion, and love. We are a licensed Private Home Care provider with an array of services: Skilled Nursing, Personal Care Services, Companionship and Structured Family Caregiving in the comfort of their home. Primecare Home Care Services puts the emphasis on CARE! Each of our clients are assigned their very own carefully screened primary and backup caregiver based on their interest and needs. We thrive off the ability that our clients can continue to reside in their home.

Our Core Values

• CARE: Possessing a strong desire and passion for serving from our hearts
• RELIABILITY: Your word is your bond. If you make a commitment or say you are going to do something. You simply do it.
• HONESTY: Operating in truth, integrity, and transparency
• PUNCTUALITY: Arriving on time, starting on time, delivering on time, and most importantly ending on time.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Consistently achieving high standards both in what we do, what we say and how we behave.

Position Summary

Join our compassionate team as a Pediatric Part-Time LPN providing invaluable care to pediatric patients in the comfort of their homes needing alternative schedule options. As a vital member of our homecare agency, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of pediatric patients outside regular scheduled hours. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families by providing high-quality nursing care tailored to the individual needs of each child.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Visits and Education in a Patient's Home.
• Re-evaluation of patients’ skilled nursing/PSS needs
• Work autonomously with minimal assistance by the Clinical Manager
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Make decisions based on established policies and procedures
• Preparation of the clinical progress notes.
• Informing the family and Registered Nurse of changes in the patients’ condition or needs.
• Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician in accordance with currently accepted standards of medical practice
• Total patient care
• Patient and family teaching.
• Other services in accordance with and as outlined in the Georgia Licensed Professional Nurse Practice Act.
• Reports directly to the Registered Nurse and Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) must hold a current unencumbered Nursing license to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current Driver’s License
• Current TB Screening
• Experience caring for medically fragile individuals.
• Experience in Home Health (preferred).
• Experience in Pediatrics (preferred).
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Georgia Pediatric Program, GAPP, (preferred).

Compensation

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.